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Where to get your flu shot

Connect to provincial health sites for all you want to know about the flu vaccine -- and more.

By Helen Racanelli

Manitoba
www.gov.mb.ca
You'll find out who's covered under Manitoba's health plan, plus flu factoids here. Click on Flu/Pneumonia Clinic Schedule on the page's left-hand side for a clinic near you.

Saskatchewan
www.health.gov.sk.ca
Get lots of flu facts, including who can be immunized free of charge in Saskatchewan and who should avoid getting vaccinated. (Consult your doctor or public health office for immunization).

Alberta
www.health.gov.ab.ca
Midway down the page you'll find phone numbers for immunization clinics near you. There's also an Immunization Information link, with flu shot fact sheets.

British Columbia
www.bchealthguide.org
Find details on who qualifies for free immunization and learn why you should get immunized. Scroll to the bottom for BC NurseLine phone numbers for immunization and flu clinic information.

Yukon
www.hss.gov.yk.ca
Get a list of Yukon's flu clinics here. To call Health and Social Services for more info, click on Home at the bottom of the page. The Health and Services' phone number pops up on the right-hand side.

Nunavut
www.gov.nu.ca
For immunizations, Nunavut residents should contact their doctor or public health nurse at a local health centre. For a list of contacts, click on Health Contacts under GN Links on the left.

Northwest Territories
www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca
Find info on who should -- and shouldn't -- be immunized, plus get Tele-Care NWT's phone number. For immunizations, call to find your nearest public health centre.

According to Health Canada, the flu shot is safe and helps protect against catching the flu for a year. For more information on influenza, prevention and the flu shot, go to Health Canada's website.



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